Directions: Persons applying for a first-time New Mexico driver license, or those with licenses expired for one year or more, must pass the knowledge written test. This test is not required if you have a current out-of-state driver license. Persons with a current out-of-country license are required to take the written test. State offices typically do not allow the written test to be taken after 3pm to ensure the applicant has sufficient time to complete the test.

The knowledge test consists of 25 multiple choice questions that are important to the safe operation of a motor vehicle and New Mexico laws and driving practices. The questions are based on the information provided in the manual.

A passing score consist of at least 18 correct answers.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	25
Passing score:	18

When there is no visible oncoming traffic.
When you are passing the car in front of you.
Never.
Between sunset and sunrise.

Call the police immediately.
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.
Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.
Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.

Four-lane traffic ahead.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Intersection ahead.

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New mexico driver's examination

When should you drive in a reversible lane that is below a lane use control signal showing a red X?

This sign means:

Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if:

If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

This sign means:

You may stop in a travel lane when letting out a passenger.

Merge.
Winding road ahead.
Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

Driving too slowly is not an unsafe practice.
Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
The speed at which you drive a vehicle does not affect safety.

You are traveling on a two-way street and turning onto a two-way street.
You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.
You yield to all other traffic at the intersection.

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.
Stop if you are driving in the same direction.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.

True
False